Page 1 of Recommend me a cheap player with optical out...

I need a dvd player with optical output so I can record CD`s to my minidisc player. Richer Sounds have graded Toshiba 220`s for £30 and eBuyer have Ronin P819`s for £37. I know the Toshiba`s a good player but I`m a bit wary of buying graded kit; I know nothing at all about Ronin although they seem to get good reviews on eBuyer...when they work!

Anyone know/recommend any players at this kind of price?

Cheers

Chris

Anyone? :-/


Chris

Why a dvd player, cd playback on the lower end dvd players is okay, what minidisc have you got a portable or separate, if a portable you will find your pc will do it better and quicker. I pursume you have a optical/digital in on your minidisc. I would go and have a look and post at this forum the guys there know the ins and outs about minidiscs http://forums.minidisc.org/index.php

A WISE MAN ONCE SAID

This item was edited on Wednesday, 11th August 2004, 14:28

I run a Mac and Sony portable minidiscs don`t support Mac OSX (and the headphone socket as an output to the minidisc hasn`t proven to be a viable option); I already have a CD player but it has a co-ax output not optical. What I don`t have is a DVD player so it seemed an ideal opportunity to kill two birds with one stone.

Chris

bit out of luck with the mac unfortunately, the only other suggestion is have a look at a device called transit by M-AUDIO this will do the job for you however its expensive 69 notes and is mac compatible.

Quote:


.Small enough to fit in your pocket, Transit brings hi-resolution 24-bit/96kHz recording and playback to any USB-compatible computer. Digital I/O lets you transfer pristine audio between your computer and other devices such as MiniDisc and DAT. The digital output can deliver AC-3 and DTS from your computer to an external decoder such as a surround receiver. And the bus-powered design allows you play and record virtually anywhere your laptop can go. Transit is your ticket to ride.

A WISE MAN ONCE SAID

This item was edited on Wednesday, 11th August 2004, 23:00